What is slow traveling? Travelers of all ages are looking to get more from their travels by slowing the pace and making real connections along the way — with local people, the place itself, and the local culture. Because you actually experience more by slowing down. This slow travel guide has examples of slow travel for every kind of traveler, real life experiences, and tips on how you too can slow travel.

Want to visit the Cinque Terre away from the heavy crowds? Hiking Cinque Terre is a great way to see a more natural view of the colorful 5 towns of the Ligurian coast. The Cinque Terre National Park offers light to moderate trail hiking, endless blue Mediterranean vistas and charming hillside towns in between.

You can still find authenticity in Venice, Italy on the island of Sant’erasmo, a unique Venice food tour of the lagoon island known as the “Garden of the Doge”. Spend the day with local food and wine producers, and taste the heritage of Venice in the foods grown on the island. It’s a perfect slow food experience in Venice Italy!

Travelers these days are looking for authentic travel experiences — the more engaging the better, and as close to 'the real deal' as they can get. But what exactly IS authentic travel? I offer up some working definitions, and ways you can make those meaningful connections that bring a greater authenticity to your travels.